Mesquite ISD
Interpreter - Americans with Disabilities Act ASL
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181
Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Campus/Interpreter
Date Posted: 3/25/2025
Location: Student Support Center Instructional Support Compensation Plan Salary Range:
$40.00 - $45.00 per/Hour Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Principal/Supervisor EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:
2025 - 2026 School Year PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide interpreting services for students, parents, staff, and community members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The interpreter will facilitate effective communication in educational settings and district-wide events in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, students, families, and district personnel to ensure equal access to communication. QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent and college credit in American Sign Language. Certification from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Level Advanced or above or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Knowledge of ADA compliance and accessibility requirements. Knowledge of Special Education and Deaf Education law
EXPERIENCE:
Experience interpreting in educational environments, IEP meetings, and district-wide events. Ability to interpret in various settings, including classrooms, meetings, extracurricular activities, and public events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provide sign language interpreting services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in all district-related activities. Facilitate clear and effective communication between students, teachers, staff, parents, and administrators. Interpret for district meetings, special education evaluations and sessions, parent-teacher conferences, and school functions. Ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations by providing equal access to communication. Work closely with Deaf Education staff, special education teams, and district administrators to support accessibility needs. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interpreting assignments. Assist with scheduling of ADA ASL interpreter needs. Utilize and stay updated on assistive technology, captioning, and other accessibility tools.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overseeing staffing and contract needs for district employee ASL needs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Showing flexibility in a variety of situations or various circumstances Communicating with administrators, teachers and students concerning campus and classroom modifications for deaf students Functioning as a team member in the education of deaf students
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Repetitive hand motions to formulate signs
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Date Posted: 3/25/2025
Location: Student Support Center Instructional Support Compensation Plan Salary Range:
$40.00 - $45.00 per/Hour Shift Type:
Full-Time Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Principal/Supervisor EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:
2025 - 2026 School Year PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide interpreting services for students, parents, staff, and community members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The interpreter will facilitate effective communication in educational settings and district-wide events in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, students, families, and district personnel to ensure equal access to communication. QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent and college credit in American Sign Language. Certification from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Level Advanced or above or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Knowledge of ADA compliance and accessibility requirements. Knowledge of Special Education and Deaf Education law
EXPERIENCE:
Experience interpreting in educational environments, IEP meetings, and district-wide events. Ability to interpret in various settings, including classrooms, meetings, extracurricular activities, and public events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provide sign language interpreting services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in all district-related activities. Facilitate clear and effective communication between students, teachers, staff, parents, and administrators. Interpret for district meetings, special education evaluations and sessions, parent-teacher conferences, and school functions. Ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations by providing equal access to communication. Work closely with Deaf Education staff, special education teams, and district administrators to support accessibility needs. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interpreting assignments. Assist with scheduling of ADA ASL interpreter needs. Utilize and stay updated on assistive technology, captioning, and other accessibility tools.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overseeing staffing and contract needs for district employee ASL needs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Showing flexibility in a variety of situations or various circumstances Communicating with administrators, teachers and students concerning campus and classroom modifications for deaf students Functioning as a team member in the education of deaf students
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Repetitive hand motions to formulate signs
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.